Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Paper Airplane Race Day
We are quickly approaching the days when spring break has passed, Memorial Day seems far away, and everyone is looking forward to May flowers. The games that got you through…
Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Spring into APAW with Staff!
I recently attended the 2026 National AfterSchool Association Convention in Washington, DC. When they asked how many people were first time attendees more than half raised their hands. This could…
Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Check Your Batteries
We have all been there…sleeping in the middle of the night, watching a tv show, or enjoying some solitude and out of nowhere comes {Beep} {Beep}, a few seconds go…
Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Showing Your Love for Afterschool
In our field there are several times throughout the year that programs are able to highlight what is going on in their communities. Local stories, making local impact. Best practices…
Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Eight Ways to Strengthen and Sustain Your Program
Through the years the term quality has been a cornerstone of excellence, something we always hope our programs are or take for granted that there are no glaring issues. Quality…
Workshop Spotlight – Working the Tool
In late 2018, the Connecticut After School Network released its 3rd edition of the Connecticut Quality Self-Assessment Tool (CT-QSAT) to help strengthen after school programs. A quality program is one…